Freedom & Identity
Louise Mallard experiences a sense of... and... after hearing of her husband's death.
relief and freedom
True or False:
Kate Chopin was born in St. Louis Missouri.
True
Where does the whole story take place?
The Mallard Household
What does the open window symbolize?
Freedom/New life
Who is the woman who thinks her husband is dead?
Louise Mallard
True or False : Mrs. Mallard dies to grief.
False
How many children did Kate Chopin have?
Seven
How many "settings" have "The Story of an Hour"?
5 total
What emotions does the weather reflect?
Hope/Renewal
Who is Josephine?
Louise's sister
What different names is the wife referred to throughout the story?
- “Mrs. Mallard”
- “Louise”
- “his wife”
What did Kate Chopin's husband die of?
Swamp Fever
What time period is the story set in and what is happening during this time?
19th century/Women's suffrage movements
What is the significance of Mrs. Mallard's heart condition?
Physical/emotional confinement
How many characters die in total? Who?
Only one, Louise Mallard.